We bring data-led insight earned from decades of work across the entire workforce journey – hiring, developing, leading and transforming skills across diverse industries. Giving leaders clarity, revealing hidden connections and risks, and strengthening strategy through end-to-end, real-world experience.
We co-create with you end to end – from identifying the real root causes to designing strategy and putting it into practice together. Backed by deep practitioner experience rather than rigid frameworks or theory, we help business leaders move from intent to action with clarity and practicality.
Our advisory is grounded in how people actually work, lead and adapt. We strengthen capability, build engagement and protect continuity, helping organizations equip their talent to continuously evolve and deliver impact that supports both people and business performance.
"Over the course of my career, I’ve advised multinational organizations worldwide on talent strategy, leadership effectiveness and cultural transformation. As Global SVP of HR & Talent Advisory and as a Chartered HR Fellow and Chartered Psychologist, my experience has focused upon delivering significant transformation goals by unlocking the full potential of the human capital ecosystem." — Ben Smytheman, SVP, HR & Talent Advisory
"I’ve spent my career in the people arena, both in global advisory at Korn Ferry, IBM and SHL, and Corporate HR leading people and talent agendas at Vodafone, Barclays and Clifford Chance. I’m a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Scientist with deep experience in workforce design, talent and leadership and large-scale people transformation." — Darren Philpott, Global VP Head of Knowledge, Services & Innovation, HR & Talent Advisory
"For over two decades at Accenture, I led complex, multimillion dollar transformations for C-suite clients, spanning strategy, consulting, operations and technology. My work with executives focuses on workforce strategy, culture, change and HR transformation across industries, delivering results in challenging, high stakes environments." — Stephanie DeHaven, VP, Regional Director, North America, HR & Talent Advisory
"During the last seven years at LHH, I’ve advised some of our largest global clients across multiple industries. I bring deep experience in organizational and leadership effectiveness, from my previous career as an HR Vice President. Helping clients build future-ready workforces, strengthen culture, and shape talent strategies across complex, global environments." — Marie Shaw, VP, Regional Director, EMEA, HR & Talent Advisory

